The Steacie Building for Chemistry is named in honour of E.W.R. Steacie, a distinguished chemist who served as chair of Carleton’s board of governors and president of the National Research Council.
Accessibility Guide
Parking
5 accessible visitor parking spaces in P2. 4 accessible visitor parking spaces in P16. For information on accessible permit parking, visit Parking Services.
Exterior Entrances
Accessible main entrance near Campus Avenue (East side), leads to level 1.
Interior Entrances
Tunnel entrance with door opener leads to level 1 lobby. Link to Health Sciences building on level 1.
Elevators
2 elevators. One serves levels 1-5, and features tactile and braille buttons. The other is smaller, serves levels 1-4, and features tactile and braille buttons and an audible announcement system (voice and beeps).
Washrooms
Accessible stall in multi-stall washroom on level 1 (open entry, door opener). Accessible universal washroom on level 3 (door opener).
Telephones
Pay phones on first level are accessible.
Classrooms
Most of the classrooms are accessible. All laboratories are inaccessible unless minor modifications are made.
Study Areas
Some study spaces available in lounge areas on levels 1 to 3.
Food/Beverages
Tunnel access to cafeteria/lounge facilities in the University Centre and Loeb Building.
Dining Services
Please visit the Dining Services website to view all campus dining locations.
Printing
For the nearest public printing location, visit CU on the Go.
Existing Obstacles
No accessible washrooms; no designated parking nearby.
Remarks/Hints
Use accessible washrooms in the University Centre or Herzberg Building. Check suitability of lecture theatre, Room 103, before registering for a course. Take tunnel system to the University Centre for fastest access to main buildings in quad area.